Malaysia

Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns About May 5th Election Require Sincere Investigation and Reform

May 7th, 2013

  Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns Require Investigation and Reform   The 5th May 2012 general election in Malaysia, the country’s 13th, had an encouraging record turnout of 80 percent of eligible voters exercising their franchise and the election day processes of polling and counting were generally peaceful. But taking both of those things into account, [...]

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Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring Groups in Malaysia

March 27th, 2013

Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring Groups in Malaysia   Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring > Picture   authuser=0&feat=directlink”]

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More, Not Less: A Call for Greater Election Observation in Malaysia

June 28th, 2012

ANFREL Statement on Observer Accreditation in Malaysia For Immediate Release More, Not Less: A Call for Greater Election Observation in Malaysia BANGKOK, 28 June 2012 – The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) wishes to acknowledge the Election Commission of Malaysia’s (SPR) recent accreditation of several organisations to observe the upcoming elections. Official accreditation from the [...]

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ANFREL Press Statement : Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN

May 5th, 2012

ANFREL Press Statement : Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN BANGKOK, 04 May 2012 – While the significance of the rallies on 28th April will undoubtedly continue to be debated for some time, it is important that the debate not obstruct or [...]

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ANFREL Encourages Rethink of Proposed Electoral Law on Malaysians Living Abroad

February 12th, 2012

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) encourages countries to allow citizens living abroad to be able to participate in their home countries’ elections. A citizen’s right to participate in their country’s election is a universal one and shouldn’t be restricted when good methods exist to allow voters abroad to participate.  This is why new [...]

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ANFREL Releases Chart on Political Rights and Civil Liberties in Asia

January 6th, 2012

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) recently released a chart assigning a score for political rights and civil liberties to 30 countries in Asia. The chart can be viewed below.

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2008 Mission Report: Malaysia – Permatang Pauh Bi-Election

September 1st, 2008

View Full Report (PDF) The Permatang Pauh bi-election was called by the Election Commission or Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) to seek a replacement for the Dewan Rakyat seat after a female MP, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, resigned from her post. She declared her resignation on July 31st, 2008 to give a way for her husband, [...]

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1999 Mission Report: Malaysia General Election

December 31st, 1999

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